Beautiful Chitenges of Malawi
The friendly faces, rich natural foods and fantastic weather are some of the things that make Malawi the warm heart of Africa. One of the great things about this hidden treasure is Lake Malawi. There is just something special about the serene clear blue waters, white sandy beaches and tasty chambo (local fish).

Duro Olowu: Senegalese-inspired vintage collection
In a mesmerizing fashion film, Senegalese model Kinee Diouf shows off the SS2015 collection from Nigerian label Duro Olowu.

The Think collection by Vlisco

After a Year of Learning and Growing, Kuwala Turns One!
Get the cake ready because this month marks 1 year since we launched Kuwala! From the customers and bloggers to our mentors and partners, we are grateful to everyone that has supported Kuwala in our first year of business!

ITC: Fashion Design from Africa 2015
The ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative is scouting the African continent for creative fashion and accessories designers interested in building a global brand that values and is committed to high quality artisanship.

Dorovee: Eco-friendly fashion brand launches crowd-funding campaign
Dorovee launches a crowd-funding campaign to help build a production centre to house her production team.

Find Us at the Holiday Pop-Ups (2014)
In order to serve you better, we're happy to announce that we've added 2 additional pop-up locations for this holiday season.

Black Market by Black Artists' Network in Dialogue
Organized by the Black Artists' Network in Dialogue (BAND), the Black Market is a family friendly festival which brings together great food, shopping, performance and prizes.

Top 10 Designers at #GAFW2014
Earlier this month, fashion designers from all over Africa travelled to Ghana for the 2014 Glitz Africa Fashion Week. From Nigeria to Angola, over 40 designers took to the runway to showcase their dynamic creations to the world.

TADC: Private Holiday Sale
Kuwala has teamed up with The African Designers Club (TADC) to hold our first Private Holiday Sale for admirers of African-inspired fashion, home decor and beauty products.

The 80s and 90s are back!
It looks like we've been reliving some of the most loved 80s and 90s fashion trends but with a modern twist, of course.

Fundraising for a Good Cause at Manyatta Cares (2014)
This weekend, October 18th, Kuwala will be at the annual black tie fundraiser, Manyatta Cares. Organized by the Manyatta Network, this event is about building partnerships with community organizations that have a social impact.

Let's talk about Afrikadey!
Afrikadey! – a word that comes from the broken English spoken in West Africa, which means “Africa is Alive, Africa is Well, Africa is There”. For a week each summer in Calgary, Afrikadey! Festival also celebrates the music, food, dance, theatre, film, literature and visual arts of Africa. This year, Kuwala attended the Afrikadey! Festival.

African Fashion Week Toronto 2014
When we launched Kuwala, our mission was to promote the African fashion industry internationally. Since then, Kuwala has become an official sponsor of African Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT), the biggest event dedicated to African fashion in Canada.

100 Days of African Fashion
We were exploring Instagram the other day and came across Diana Opoti’s profile. She’s a woman on a mission to wear nothing but African fashion brands for 100 days.

African Fabrics 101: Part 1
With all this talk about African fashion and textiles, we thought to have a blog describing the history and characteristics of some well known African fabrics.

Street Style at AfroFest

Les Sapeurs
Les Sapeurs are fashion conscious men that believe in the “uplifting, redeeming, beatifying effect of dressing well.” Learn more of their interesting history.

Pop-up Shop: #AfroChic2014
We love pop-up shops because we get to meet you! Join Kuwala at the 5th and final AfroChic Cutural Arts Exhibit! Afrochic highlights the culturally rich energy of the distinct and colourful African-Canadian community of Toronto. This year the event will be hosted by the innovative Amanda Parris. You can also expect a great music mix by DJ Afroditee. Guests will be taken on a visual and musical journey inspired by the 80’s and 90’s.

An African Diaspora: Retaining and Redefining
“A scattered population with a common origin in a smaller geographic area. It can also refer to the movement of the population from its original homeland.” (Merriam Webster dictionary)

Pop-up Shop: #MissAfropolitan2014
The Miss Afropolitan Beauty Pageant will be Kuwala's first pop-up shop since launching. Organized by the Afropolitan Week of Fashion and Arts, the pageant honours young talented ladies of African and Caribbean backgrounds in Canada.

Kuwala hearts Vlisco's Bloom Collection
Recently, Vlisco unveiled their new ‘Bloom’ collection to the world. This collection is full of stunning pieces made of vibrant Vlisco fabric that screams SPRING IS HERE!

Chimamanda: Intelligent & Stylish
If you haven't heard of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, then you must be living under a rock. In a recent interview with ELLE, Chimamanda speaks on the growth of her personal style and asks "Why can't a smart woman love fashion?".

Elegance and Style at #GAFW2013
Last month Kuwala was in Accra (Ghana) for the 2013 Glitz Africa Fashion Week. With over 40 designers from all over the African continent in attendance, it was the place to be to witness beautiful designs.